Recurrent thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract We encountered a 39-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in whom thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) recurred. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroid in combination with immunosuppressive agents. Because TTP complicating SLE is more resista...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Modern rheumatology 2007-10, Vol.17 (5), p.426-428
Hauptverfasser:	Maruoka, Hiroshi, Koga, Takeharu, Inoue, Yuzuru, Honda, Seiyo, Takeo, Masaaki, Fukuda, Takaaki, Aizawa, Hisamichi
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ADAM Proteins - biosynthesis ADAMTS13 Protein Adrenal Cortex Hormones - administration & dosage Adult Comorbidity Female Humans Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - complications Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic - diagnosis Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic - complications Purpura, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic - diagnosis Recurrence Time Factors Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We encountered a 39-year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in whom thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) recurred. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroid in combination with immunosuppressive agents. Because TTP complicating SLE is more resistant to treatment than idiopathic TTP, prompt diagnosis and efficacious initial treatment are critical.
ISSN:	1439-7595 1439-7609
DOI:	10.3109/s10165-007-0611-x